Opuntia articulata var. papyracantha
paper spine cactus
This quirky cactus grows in loosely attached pinecone-like segments with papery spines. White or yellow flowers.
 Sinónimos | Tephrocactus articulata var. papyracantha |
|---|---|
 Altura | 6–12 |
 Ancho | 18–24 |
 Tolera | Sequía, Calor, Macetas, Viento |
 Riego | Bajo |
Opuntia are extremely drought-tolerant, but this one does appreciate summer water, once dry. Plants will show that they are thirsty when their leaves begin to shrivel and, if drought persists, fall off. To keep your opuntia plump and lush-looking, water it every two or three weeks during the summer. Opuntias prefer good drainage, but they are tolerant of a wide range of soils. This plant prefers an exceptionally hot spot and should only be grown in the most sheltered warm spots near the coast in California. | |
 Resiste hasta | 15 °F |
 Exposición | Pleno sol |
 Características | Cactus, Escultural |
 Interior / exterior | Exterior |
 Drenaje | En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus, Tolera suelo arenoso |
 Fertilización | Uso general, Necesita poco |
 Origen | Oeste de Argentina |
 Nativa de California | No |
 Zonas Sunset | 12–24 |
Notas de cultivo
Segments are easily rooted and grown into new plants.
Hardiness number requires a dry winter and if this cactus is exposed to cold winter rains be sure to amend the soil with 50% prumice to 50% cactus mix to avoid rot.
Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.
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